when condensing this expression why is the answer ln5.

ln25-ln5

ln 25 = ln 5^2 = 2 ln 5

so we have
2 ln 5 - 1 ln 5
which is one ln 5

Isn't log(A/B) = logA - logB ?

so.....

much easier... thanks!!

To condense the expression ln(25) - ln(5), we can apply the logarithmic property of subtraction, which states that the logarithm of a division is equal to the subtraction of the logarithms.

In this case, we have ln(25) - ln(5), which can be written as ln(25/5). Simplifying further, ln(25/5) is equal to ln(5).

Therefore, when condensing the expression ln(25) - ln(5), the answer is ln(5).